Abstract
Eugene Bahniuk provides a detailed account of his childhood and young adulthood in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Bahniuk recounts his early memories of the neighborhood, the diverse community, and the various activities he and his friends engaged in, from playing in Lincoln Park to exploring the flats. He reflects on his experiences at local schools, his involvement in sports and social clubs, and his work at his father's gas station. Bahniuk also discusses the impact of World War II on his life, including his military service and post-war education in mechanical engineering. Throughout the interview, he offers insights into the social dynamics, cultural practices, and changes in Tremont over the decades, highlighting the contrasts between his childhood environment and the neighborhood as it exists today.
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Interviewee
Bahniuk, Eugene (interviewee)
Interviewer
Gustin, Nick (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
10-21-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Eugene Bahniuk interview, 21 October 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223018.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1318
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